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The Fitzpatrick Scale The Fitzpatrick Scale was not developed until 1975 by Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, chairman of Harvard Medical School, but it has become the trusted gold standard of skintyping. 1 The original purpose of the Fitzpatrick Scale was to measure the skin’s ability to tolerate UV light. Nielsen, Mary. Healthline.
Main Causes and Risk Factors of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Primary Cause Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation : The leading cause of non-melanoma skin cancer is UV radiation, which originates from the sun and is also emitted by sunbeds. [6] 6] Risk Factors SkinType : Individuals with pale skin that is prone to burning upon sun exposure. [7]
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